A/N: Damn, am I happy! I thought that this chapter was a different one. I was at the brink of crying. That is going to be so sad. Oh, I am happy. Oh, no. I will still need to write it later. Shit! Oh, it will be bad. Well, enjoy this chapter. I hope you guys don't completely hate me for having so many "almost kisses" between the two lovebirds. If you did hate it, I, uh, swear, um, there are, cough, none left, cough.
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I watched as he buckled his belt. The bastard was going to pursue me after this is supposed to be done. I had never truly loved him like he loved me. I hadn't wanted him like he wanted me. But as he pulled on his tight shirt that left little for the imagination, I knew. I had been lying to myself for so long. I told myself I just wanted his money. His looks. His fame. But that was all a lie. I wanted him. Yami Atemu. I wanted his eyes. His personality. His love.
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DiscoveryDull breathing was the only sound heard in the cramped room, like always in the early hours of daybreak. The sky was painted with pale colors. Yugi watched the colors blur from blue to the current state as he ran his fingertips over his dark's chest. He felt every bulge of muscle. He twirled his fingers around the black hair around the Pharaoh's bellybutton. The hair that led to somewhere Yugi only dreamed of seeing… touching… holding… Yugi had yanked Yami to his bed after Yami called him a windup toy. Yugi felt how tense his dark got when he began to hug him. The older male was the one that usually wanted to cuddle more. The light knew that Yami would never come close by his own free will again. He also knew that he now had to force all forms of contact. Yugi smiled as he realized how needy he sounded. He couldn't help it. He wanted his hotter half a lot. He felt odd taking advantage of the sleeping Yami, but the light didn't let go. The alarm clock was about to chine in over twenty minutes. Yugi drew himself closer to the sleeping form next to him. The pale boy nuzzled his cheek against the warm skin of his dark.
"Good morning, love."
This came so unexpectedly that Yugi jumped. He knocked his head into the wall. "Ouch."
Before the light even had a chance to feel the pain fully, he felt Yami bring him into a hug. "Sorry." Yami whispered into the light's ear. Yugi's eyes rolled up into his head as he felt the warm breath enter his delicate ear. Yami began to stroke the spot where Yugi hit his head. It was soothing. Yugi placed his head on his dark's lap, rolling over so his amethyst orbs met rubies. They were glazed over.
Yami tried to blink out the lust that was clouding up his eyes. He saw his love's eyes close. The boy looked so wonderful. Yami leaned in. He was breathing on his light's lips when he realized what he was doing. He quickly tilted his head and kissed his love's button nose.
Yugi looked up at the blushing face above him. What, was he just about to do it again? No… He wouldn't. He probably was going for my nose and he just has really bad aiming. Wow, he looks so… so… perfect. Like an angel. That is what he will be now. My guardian angel…
"Good morning, my guardian an…" Yugi was about to finish. But he couldn't. He couldn't be so forceful, like the day of Joey's party. He couldn't scare Yami away again. "Good morning, my guardian."
Yami looked down at his love. Guardian… guardian… guardian… Yami was unsure of how to feel. His heart was saying that this was a good sign. 'He gave you a name!' It was certainly a good one. It showed how much the light cared for the Pharaoh. But his heart pulled him another way. 'Guardian. That is what you will always mean to him. Just someone to watch over him. Nothing more.'
Yugi waited for change. He doesn't like it. Maybe I should have thought of something else. Maybe-
"Guardian, huh? Thank you, my love." Yami went to kiss Yugi's nose again. Any name is better than no name.
Yugi hadn't expected his dark to kiss him. The light had begun to sit up when he saw Yami's closed eyes come forward. They were aimed for the light's nose, well, his nose when he had his head on the dark's lap. Yugi had to make a decision fast. Either return to his place on Yami's lap and allow the Pharaoh to kiss his on the nose, nothing special. Or… or…
Yami leaned in. Half way to his target, he felt Yugi. It was not his nose. It was his…
Yami's crimson orbs sprung open to lock onto Yugi's violet eyes. Nothing moved. The two teens' lips stood still, touching softly. Yami continued to stare into his love's eyes. He decided to make the first move. He wrapped his arm around his love's waist, lifting him so the boy sat on his lap. He felt the younger teen's legs bind loosely around his waist. The dark finally moved his lips, twisting his head to try to taste his hikari's entire lip. Both pairs of eyes closed. Yugi finally got into the kiss. Yami felt his love's tongue rub over his own teeth, tempting Yami to enter. Yami licked his light's lip before inserting his tongue.
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Grandpa knew that he was being extremely meddlesome. But he had to know if his two boys were over their… their… Well, to tell the truth, the old man had no clue what was going on with his adopted sons. Grandpa was at the two boys' bedroom. He only wanted to see what they were up to… that was all. He was their father. He had a right to know. Grandpa lightly pushed on the door, making sure it didn't creak. When the door was opened a crack, the man looked through it. He nearly dropped the tea he was holding. Grandpa quickly stepped back from the door, careful not to make a noise. His… His little Yugi was sitting on Yami… kissing him. It was not some friend/ friend peck on the cheek, either. Yami had the boy lip-locked. Grandpa wasn't sure if he should run in there and pry the two apart, or… just let it be. A blush rose to his cheeks as Grandpa walked to the kitchen. They'll be happy now. That's all that matters, right? They'll be happy.
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Yami licked his hikari's tongue before pulling his own back. He began to use his lips to deepen the kiss once again. He brought his hands up his love's pajama shirt and rubbed the boy's shoulder blades. The Pharaoh stopped moving his lips. The light, probably confused, stopped as well. Yami opened his mouth slightly and began to nibble on his love's supple lower lip. The dark made sure he was gentle, but strong at the same time. Yugi moaned through the link. Slender hands fell from the light's shoulder blades to the boy's waist. Yami felt his hikari's hands squeeze around his shoulders. The dark played around with the bottom of the shirt, until he decided it was enough. The Pharaoh began to lift the shirt off his light. Yugi began to rub his pelvis into Yami's, causing the older teen to moan openly. He had the shirt half way up. It was so close…
Rrrriiiinnnngggg! Rrrriiiinnnngggg! Rrrriiiinnnngggg!
Yami halted. His heart began to beat in his throat. Though he knew his love had his eye's open, the dark couldn't open his own. He bit down on the tender lips between his teeth. He dropped the shirt. The air continued to shake with the chine of the clock. The two teenagers, however, were still, only to move as they took heavy breaths. Yami released his love. He shot up quickly, nearly dropping his light. He grabbed his hikari from the underarms and placed him gently on the white bed, opening his eyes. The dark rapidly opened his clothes drawers and pulled out a shirt, pants, and boxers. He lunged under his bed for a pair of new sandals. No one said a word as he did.
"I'm changing in the bathroom. Get ready here. I'll meet you at the bottom of the stairs." Yami flew out of the room without a response from his light. He speeded down the hallway.
When he got into the bathroom, Yami slammed the door shut. He leaned against the shut door. He fell downwards, unable to hold himself up. Tears of embarrassment and regret ran down his hot face.
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Yugi looked up at his guardian angel. He looked petrified. His eyes were as red. They were waiting for the streetlight to change.
What happened? The thought plagued through both minds.
"Guardian…"
"Love, don't say anything."
"But-"
"Look, Yugi." Yugi froze as he heard his name. His dark turned to peer into the light's eyes. "I am sorry for what happened. That… That… That should have never happened. It was a mistake. Forget it ever happened. Please."
"But…" Yugi stopped. He had put too much fate in his voice. It cracked. The hikari felt as if he were about to cry. /Guardian… Guardian… Guardian? Yami?/ It was no use. Yami had closed his side of the link.
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Seto was the first to see Yami and Yugi. The gang waited patiently at the front door as other students filed in. there was a lot of time before class started. Everyone's first period class was pretty close to the entrance anyways so no one was concerned about being late.
"Odd, why are they walking like that?" Ryou said between his yami's arms. Bakura had finally decided to come to school, for reasons Seto did not know.
"What do you mean? They are walking side by side like normal people. What's the problem?" Serenity asked.
"That is exactly the problem, silly girl." Bakura said roughly. Seto's puppy threw a nasty look at the taller white haired teen. "When was the last time you saw them walk like normal people? I am happy that my little whore has such observant friends." Though the idea of his light being his whore was a bit harsh, even the CEO could hear the sweet, but subtle, tone change Bakura used as he talked about Ryou.
"True." Honda said.
"When they come up here. Do not ask them anything. They will talk when they are ready. Or, you could always wait till lunch, but even then, do it privately." Bakura hissed.
Everyone curiously looked at the yami who began to make out with Ryou. Seto, however, watched as Yami and his hikari walk up the stairs. They didn't say a word to each other. They didn't look like they were using the link either. They were… quiet. The eerie air around the two frightened Seto.
"Good morning, guys." Anzu said as she pushed the richest teen to see Yami better. "How are… Wow."
She, as well as everyone else, has just seen the Pharaoh. He had lavender eye sockets. His tan skin had paled except on his cheeks, which were light pink. His straight posture was ruined as he hunched a bit backward. His hair was pulled into a loose ponytail, something Seto never saw Yami do. If he didn't know better, Seto would have thought the teen looked hot. But of course, he did know. Something happened.
Anzu, being her normal, brainless self, only looked at Yami's newfound hotness. Seto felt a bit like slapping her. The gang held their breath, unsure what exactly Bakura asked them to do. They, at least, were smarter than Anzu. They choose to stay back. Bakura sighed, letting go of his light.
"Um. Oops. Didn't mean to say that. Sorry, Yami. You look nice with your hair back. Yugi you should force him to wear it like that more often. Yugi, what's wrong?" She looked down at the light. Seto, remembering about the boy, looked at him.
The teen was staring at his shoe. Anzu bended down so she was level with Yugi. She grabbed Yugi's chin and pulled up, instantly reminding Seto of the event that happened the previous Wednesday. Anzu gasped as she saw Yugi's lip. The lower half was swollen and raw. It didn't look like someone had punched him. It was way too small for that. It looked like someone had... "What the hell happened?"
Seto's blue eyes flew over to Yami. His blush had deepened significantly. Seto rolled his eyes as he said, "Anzu. Quit it."
"Why? I am worried about Yugi. Not everyone is as cold as you."
"Anzu. Stop it. You know Seto is great." Seto's heart burst with his puppy's comment.
"Yea, Anzu. And I don't think Seto wants you to stop because he's mean, which he is not. I think my brother has a better choice in men than to sleep with… I mean, get with a ruthless guy. I think it's because… because." Seto slapped his forehead as Serenity giggled. "Sorry." She ran inside.
"Honda, can you make sure she is alright. The last time my sis had one of these giggling fits she missed most of her class."
"Why me, Joey?"
"I'll think she'll like to see her boyfriend more than one of us." Honda was about to punch the puppy when he sighed and turned around to follow the orange haired girl.
Seto's attention snapped back to Yami and Yugi. They were both red as cherries. But who liked being laughed at? Especially when it came to such personal matters. Anzu looked stupidly at Seto, Joey, Ryou and Bakura.
"Why was she laughing?"
Bakura had no more. He smoothly pushed his hikari aside and walked gracefully to Anzu. Seto saw as he leaned in and whisper into the brunette's ear. A look of understanding smeared her face. As Bakura walked back to hugging his Ryou, Seto could have sworn the dark say, "And I thought blonde's were supposed to be stupid."
Anzu turned to face Yami. She was as red as he was. "Sorry, Yami." She said sweetly. "Yugi." She added coolly. "Well, I have to get to class. Goodbye guys. Don't be late. Come on, Ryou. Mr. Wong wanted us to come early."
The girl tapped her foot hardly as Bakura got his hikari in a deep goodbye kiss. That left the two yamis, Yugi, Seto and his puppy. They said nothing as students walked calmly into the building.
"Everyone, leave for your classes." Bakura demanded. The teens listened. "Not you, Pharaoh. I know you have a free period. We need to talk." Bakura grabbed Yami's arm. He didn't want to scare the dark so he held on loosely.
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"That's all that happened. Are you sure, Pharaoh?"
"Yeah." Yami had his head in his bended knees. He knew that his must have looked weak, but he didn't care.
"Did he push you off?" Bakura sounded a bit astounded.
"No." Yami banged his head on the sleek locker behind him.
"I wonder why."
"I can't believe I did it! How can I be so stupid?"
"Don't worry about it, Pharaoh. He must have some feelings for you if he didn't push you off when you pulled off his shirt."
"Almost. I almost did, remember. I stopped when the clock went off."
"Yeah, nice way to play it smooth." Bakura laughed. Yami was in no mood to be happy. "Lighten up, Yami." The dark felt the tomb robber's hands on his shoulders. "Like I said, things will happen and make everything right."
"Why are you being so fucking nice to me? Before you couldn't stand to look at me and now-"
"You remind me of me when I had a crush on my little hikari." Bakura sighed and sat down next to the dark. "I was always so anxious when I was around him. I wanted to love him badly. Never felt that way about anyone, you know? Well, I don't think I would have ever did a thing until the brave whore told me he liked me."
"What happened next?"
"Um…" Bakura blushed shyly. Yami had never seen him do so. "Something I would rather keep to myself."
"Oh."
"Pharaoh."
"Yeah?"
"Keep at it okay. Don't let him slip through your fingers. You'll regret it for the rest of your life. He's a great kid and a perfect match for you. I'm sure you too will make each other as happy as Ryou makes me."
Yami looked at his fellow yami. He looked and sounded… kind. "Okay."
Bakura smiled and got up. He offered his hand to help the Pharaoh up. "Oh, Yami…"
"Yeah?"
"Tell anyone I said that Ryou makes me happy or anything sweet at all, and I will sent your puny hikari to the Shadow Realm." He barked. Yami grinned as he took the white haired teen's hand.
"Let's go to class, grave raider."
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Yugi felt warm tears fall from his chin. He kicked at an empty bottle, causing it to shatter on the street concrete. He had ran out of school the second the last bell rung. He didn't say goodbye to any of his friends. He didn't want to see them. For the entire day, he was able to avoid them. The light even ate in the bathroom stall so no one could ask him questions about that morning.
How could I let that get so far? Why did I rub myself onto him? Why did that happen? He was nearly stripping me when the clock rung. He must have been tired. He probably couldn't understand what was happening. I took advantage of him. Oh, my guardian angel. I am sorry. I am sorry for letting it get so far. I'm sorry for embarrassing you. I'm sorry for liking it.
Yugi stood still, allowing more tears to roll down his face. He wiped them off with his sleeve. Get a hold of yourself, Yugi. It was nothing. Just do what Yami said and forget about it. Nothing happened. Nothing happened.
The hikari breathed deeply. He had to calm himself down. The boy turned on his heel and he entered an alley. It was his and Yami's secret shortcut. It would take about five more blocks if you didn't take it. The pale boy was halfway through the shortcut when he heard something right behind him. Yugi was about to turn around when he felt cold leather clasp around his mouth and a large, muscled arm wrap around his waist.
"Hello, darling." The smell of stale beer filled Yugi's lungs.
"Are you sure we should be playing around with this one, Keth? He's Yugi. Yami's bitch."
"Just the more fun Bob. You saw what that proud homo did to Georgio. That piece of shit needs a lesson in respect."
Yugi felt weightless as the man holding onto him tossed him to the alleyway wall. Not bullies again… Yugi turned to face his attackers. The one that had holding him was no other than Bandit Keth. He used to run the school's mafia until he was expelled. Now he played with the big boys. Bob was one of Keth's closest gang members. Yugi had heard from Bakura that he was the number one drug dealer in the state. Gerogio was apparently the richest pimp in the country.
"Whatever you say, boss."
Yugi watched his aggressors closer. No one was around now. "Wha… Wha… What… are you going to do… do to me?" Yugi managed to get out. He couldn't move.
Keth kneeled down. He was grinning. "It's been awhile since we had a cute one come along these parts."
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Yami looked around for his love. He wanted to say goodbye to him before he left for the library. Anzu said she saw him run out of school. She handed Yami Yugi's textbook for Spanish. The boy had left it as he ran off.
"Sorry, Bakura. You know what. I'm sure he's fine. Let's go."
"No, Pharaoh. Go to him. You finished your half yesterday. It's okay. I should have started a while ago, like you. But I didn't think I would be coming back to this dump they call a school."
"So why did you come back?"
"Ryou said he could hold back on me if I didn't. My mind might have been able to take it but this stupid teenaged body would have died out on me if I didn't have… any." Bakura raised his eyebrow, expecting the dark to challenge him. But Yami didn't. They both knew that the tomb robber missed the 'lame ass' school.
"Thanks, Bakura."
"Whatever I can do to help. You two better get together at the end of this or someone is going to the Shadow-"
"Thanks, grave raider."
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Yami walked the familiar path. He could hardly remember walking on it that morning. Everything after he left the house was a blur. A blur of colors and mixed emotions. The teen sighed. He had held the mind link closed for the entire day. It was exhausting. Yami rubbed his head as he opened the link.
/Yami! Oh, Yami. Please, I need you. Help!/ Yami hadn't waited a second before running, following his heart, like what he did on Wednesday. No real knowledge of where his light was. Just a pull at the tinker.
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Yami…/ Yugi stopped. It was useless. No one was going to help. Not now.
Keth had 'debs' on Yugi. Yugi closed his eyes as Keth kissed him. It was nothing like Yami. It was a harsh assault. Keth ripped at the pale boy's lips, making them bleed. Yugi whimpered. This is not happening again. Please, Ra, this is not happening again.
Bite marks fell down his neck, causing the hikari to yelp. The older male began to roll off Yugi's long sleeve shirt, parting from his delicate skin as he did. He grabbed the youth's shaking arm.
"There now, don't be scared. I… Wow. Hey, Bob, look at this." Yugi wondered what he was talking about.
"What, Keth. If this is some sort of odd birthmark I will kick your…" Bob stopped as his blue eyes saw what had interested Keth. Yugi didn't care.
"I didn't know that Yami marked his bitches. Must of hurt when he cut you, huh?" At first, Yugi didn't comprehend what Keth had said. His heart stopped as he understood what the two foes were talking about. My scars…
"Dude, they look like they are in the same places as that homo too. Except this dude has more."
"How the hell do you know that?"
"Yami had me in a headlock the other day when I was talking about seeing if I would try to sell more drugs to that crazy Bakura kid. He hurt me bad when he stopped ordering. He was my best costumer, you know. Anyway, I didn't think that homo would ever mark his bitch like that. He was so… keen with this little guy."
"Better believe it. I sure enjoyed cutting my bitch up like that. He screamed as I did, but hey, a homo like me doesn't care about feelings, right? You should know. You're just as gay as me, you ass fuckers." A deep rumbling echoed through the alleyway. It shook the very ground. It was even, but fury burned in the words. The same blaze was in the teen's crimson eyes.
"Fuck."
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"Are you okay, my love? They are gone."
Yami looked down at his light. He was shaking, so he was alive. But he hadn't said anything. Nothing.
/Love… Answer me. Are you okay?/
"They know. They will tell everyone. I tried so hard to cover them up. For years I did. All down the drain. They are going to tell the school. By tomorrow, everyone will know. The looks… Guardian, what will I do?"
Yami cried as he hugged his whimpering hikari. He had not been there to protect him. All because of something he did. Some stupid thing that could have never happened if Yami had been able to control his emotions of love and lust.
"I don't know. But I promise, I will be right there by your side. I won't let anyone hurt you ever again."
Yami bended down and rubbed his cheek against his light's. I will protect you, my love. From everyone. Including me.
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A/N: I know, stupid ass ending. Sorry.
Oh, I love Grandpa. He's so understanding here. And Bakura. He's so nice. Oh, sorry for the part when it is through Seto's pov. That was lame. I kind of did it half through his eyes, half through the universe's. sorry. (By the way, I hoped you notice that I use the A/N to say my apologies.) I'll update fast.
I feel like being a tease: Yami is a hardcore moaner. (I'm so bad…)